NYX Professional Makeup · Lip Balm & Long-Wear Lipstick
NYX Professional Makeup This Is Milky Gloss Milkshakes Lip Gloss
Lower concern from typical lip gloss formula.
Standard glycerin-based lip cosmetic contains no known water-resistant or grease-resistant coatings typical of PFAS use. No third-party testing or recalls exist for this product.
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Material
Glycerin-based liquid gloss formulation
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What NYX Professional Makeup This Is Milky is made of, ingredients and materials
This Is Milky Gloss is a glycerin-based liquid formulation, meaning the main ingredient is humectant glycerin rather than silicone oil or wax. Glycerin is non-toxic and widely used in cosmetics to retain moisture on lips. The 'milky' appearance comes from opacity agents (likely titanium dioxide or iron oxides) rather than problematic pigments. Liquid glosses of this type carry lower chemical burden than thick, pigment-heavy formulations.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens
NYX does not disclose fragrance ingredients individually; 'Milkshakes' line includes fragrance compounds that may trigger contact dermatitis or oral irritation in sensitive users. Glycerin base does not eliminate fragrance risk.
1,4-dioxane contamination
This contaminant can arise from ethoxylated surfactants or emulsifiers in cosmetics during manufacturing. NYX does not disclose supply-chain testing for 1,4-dioxane. Risk is low but unquantified for this specific product.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Titanium dioxide and iron oxides are FDA-approved and widely used in lip cosmetics. No recalls or contamination reports are on record for NYX Milkshakes line. Standard manufacturing controls make heavy-metal contamination unlikely but unverified by brand disclosure.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Glycerin-based liquid glosses do not typically require formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. NYX does not list formaldehyde or DMDM hydantoin in disclosed formulations for this line, and none is reported in independent reviews.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastic or synthetic polymer shedding
Glycerin-based liquid glosses do not contain the microbeads or plastic films found in glitter or 'plumping' glosses. This formulation type avoids that hazard class entirely.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
NYX Professional Makeup does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing or independent safety certifications for this product line. The brand has no widely reported recalls or regulatory actions specific to the Milkshakes line. NYX is owned by L'Oreal, a company with mixed transparency on PFAS and formulation standards. No third-party certifications (such as EWG verification or cruelty-free seals beyond Leaping Bunny) appear attached to this product.
How it compares in its category
Glycerin-based liquid glosses show lower concern in lip cosmetics compared to formulations with synthetic polymers and heavy fragrance loads common in premium or long-wear glosses. NYX positions this as an affordable, mass-market option; it lacks the premium testing or transparency of indie brands or dermatologist-formulated alternatives. It is comparable in hazard profile to other drugstore liquid glosses (e.g., Maybelline, Rimmel) but with less public disclosure than some competitors.
If you buy it
Store at room temperature away from direct heat; glycerin-based formulas can separate or thicken in extreme cold. Do not apply if you have active lip inflammation, as glycerin alone does not heal or protect barrier function. Replace every 12-18 months or if the formula separates and does not remix easily. Avoid sharing to reduce risk of cross-contamination with oral bacteria or viruses.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- NYX Professional Makeup has made none
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